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FY54 WUV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,508 mi
Last recorded231,508 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 WUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 231,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 223,647 miles

both rear hub top support bushes getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

rear floors and chassis rails getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

some play both front drop links

Fail 15 May 2017 223,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear hub top support bushes getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

rear floors and chassis rails getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

some play both front drop links

Pass 5 May 2016 204,702 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 204,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 182,776 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 181,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 May 2014 158,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 153,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge, but has no visible cord or ply.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 153,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 126,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,121 miles

under body covers preventing a visual inspection of front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2010 113,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body covers preventing a visual inspection of front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 100,764 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,144 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall no cord showing

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FY54 WUV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY54 WUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY54 WUV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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